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Chocolate Hazelnut Wreath Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate hazelnut cake shaped into a braided wreath, topped with chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnuts, and a sprinkle of sea salt, perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of yeast-risen dough (prepared from flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, oil, and coconut milk – see dough recipe below)
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
  • 1/3 cup plant-based milk (hazelnut milk recommended)
  • 1 cup ground hazelnuts
  • Chocolate ganache for topping
  • Toasted hazelnuts for garnish
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yeast dough by mixing dry ingredients (arrowroot powder, millet flour, sorghum flour, brown rice flour, yeast, coconut sugar, salt) and wet ingredients (water, fibre husk gel, coconut milk, mild olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar). Knead until smooth and elastic.
  2. Let the dough rise, covered, in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare the filling by melting coconut oil, then stir in coconut sugar, cacao powder, and plant-based milk, mixing until smooth. Remove from heat and add ground hazelnuts to create a thick paste. Cool to room temperature.
  4. Roll the dough out into a rectangle, spread the chocolate hazelnut filling evenly over it.
  5. Roll dough lengthwise into a Swiss roll tightly, then cut lengthwise down the middle leaving one edge attached.
  6. Twist the two halves around each other, keeping the cut sides facing up to expose filling, and form into a wreath shape.
  7. Place the wreath on a baking tray, cover, and allow to proof again briefly.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown and cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.
  9. Cool the cake, then top with chocolate ganache and toasted hazelnuts, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Notes

Use hazelnut milk in the filling for enhanced flavor; be careful not to overproof the braided wreath to maintain its shape; serve slightly warm or at room temperature for best taste.

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